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NCPA names Passport as a preferred  ‘parking enforcement partner’  Faster terms, better rates amongst benefits for cities Charlotte, NC (May 9, 2018) — Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking, transit and tolling, announces its award by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) as a preferred parking Read More »

Propark America announced today that Honor Miele has joined the company as the new regional manager in Los Angeles, California. “I am thrilled to have Honor Miele as part of our Parking Dream Team, especially during this exciting period of growth for Propark,” said Senior Vice President, Peter Thorson. “Honor Read More »

Propark America announced today that the company has assumed management responsibility for the parking operations at Rego Center Mall in Queens, New York. “We’re honored to provide management services to Rego Center Mall,” said Kristen Sokich, Propark’s senior vice president. “This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our Read More »

Kimley-Horn Names New President and Chairman Continuing a 50-year tradition of orderly internal leadership transitions, Kimley-Horn named a new president during its annual owner’s meeting on April 29, 2018. Steven E. Lefton, PLA, a 21-year veteran of the firm, was named president; CEO John C. Atz, P.E., formerly president, moved Read More »

Mobile parking app provides a simpler way to pay Babylon, NY (May 1, 2018) — The Village of Babylon announces the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile parking application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments Read More »

Three major parking associations join forces to develop an international parking data standard (Alexandria, Va.  – April 30, 2018) The Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS), recently formed by the International Parking Institute (IPI), the British Parking Association (BPA), and the European Parking Association (EPA), is a not-for-profit organization with Read More »

LANCASTER, PA. (April 20, 2018) – New electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available for patrons parking in Lancaster Parking Authority garages. Today’s opening of the EV charging stations kicks off Earth Day weekend and reaffirms the city’s commitment to a clean environment. “The EV charging stations, the first Read More »

AeroParker is extremely proud to announce winning a 10 year contract with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to supply a robust e-commerce platform for its parking operation. The AeroParker system will allow airport customers to reserve and purchase parking and ancillary services in advance of their travel. Sea-Tac Airport is currently Read More »

European online parking reservation leader, ParkCloud, has agreed to a deal with Belgium’s second largest airport – Brussels Charleroi Airport, BSCA – to provide customers with the option of lounge pass bookings, alongside existing fast track security and pre-booked parking options. As Charleroi Airport prepares to launch its first long-haul route Read More »

New Passport-powered app makes parking around the city and at events a breeze Louisville, KY (April 21, 2018) — The City of Louisville announces the launch of the mobile parking app, Go 502, ahead of its annual Thunder Over Louisville event this weekend. Passport, the global parking technology leader that Read More »

The International Parking Institute joined real estate professionals at the Urban Land Institute Washington Real Estate Conference to address parking, mobility, and the future of transportation earlier this week. Moderated by IPI Chair Roamy Valera, CAPP, panelists included Jeff Farner, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning, City of Alexandria; Omar Abdul-Baki, Galena Read More »

Donald Shoup has released a follow-up to his groundbreaking 2005 publication, “The High Cost of Free Parking.” ‘Parking and the City’ highlights progress in parking reform research and action, as former doctoral students form a new generation of planning scholars making important contribution. Read the article here.